Question 1

How many calories are in a Panda Express plate?

Accepted Answer

A standard Panda Express Plate with 2 entrees and 1 side ranges from 430 to 1,530 calories depending on your item choices. The average Plate with popular items like Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, and Chow Mein totals approximately 1,290 calories. A Bowl (1 entree + 1 side) ranges from 240 to 1,010 calories, and a Bigger Plate (3 entrees + 1 side) can exceed 2,000 calories.

Question 2

What is the lowest calorie item at Panda Express?

Accepted Answer

Super Greens is the lowest calorie item at Panda Express at just 90 calories per serving (7.4 oz). It's a mix of broccoli, kale, and cabbage with 6g protein and 5g dietary fiber. Among protein-based entrees, Broccoli Beef is the lowest at 150 calories per serving (5.4 oz).

Question 3

Does Panda Express have a nutrition calculator?

Accepted Answer

Panda Express provides basic nutrition information on their official website, but they do not offer an interactive calculator tool. Our Panda Express nutrition calculator at pandaexpresscalculator.org lets you build custom plates and meals, see real-time calorie and macro totals, filter by allergen, and compare items side-by-side — all for free with no account required.

Question 4

What are the macros for Panda Express Orange Chicken?

Accepted Answer

A single serving of Panda Express Orange Chicken (5.7 oz) contains 490 calories, 25g protein, 51g carbohydrates, 23g total fat (5g saturated), 820mg sodium, 2g dietary fiber, and 19g sugar. It also contains 80mg cholesterol and 0g trans fat.

Question 5

Is Panda Express Super Greens healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Super Greens is one of the healthiest items on the Panda Express menu. At just 90 calories per serving, it provides 6g protein, 10g carbs, 3g fat, 5g dietary fiber, and only 280mg sodium. It's a Wok Smart menu item — Panda Express's designation for their lighter, healthier options.

Question 6

What allergens are in Panda Express food?

Accepted Answer

Common allergens at Panda Express include gluten/wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. Soy is the most prevalent — found in nearly all entrees. Gluten is present in most items due to soy sauce and breading. Shellfish is limited to shrimp items. Tree nuts are only in Honey Walnut Shrimp. Peanuts are only in Kung Pao Chicken. Use our allergen filter tool for detailed filtering.

Question 7

How do I track calories at Panda Express?

Accepted Answer

Use our free Panda Express calorie calculator: (1) Visit pandaexpresscalculator.org, (2) Select your plate size — Bowl, Plate, or Bigger Plate, (3) Choose your entrees and sides from the menu, (4) View your complete calorie and macro breakdown instantly. You can also use the free-form calculator on the homepage to add any combination of items.

Question 8

What are the nutrition facts for Kung Pao Chicken?

Accepted Answer

Kung Pao Chicken at Panda Express (5.6 oz serving) has 290 calories, 16g protein, 14g carbs, 19g total fat (3.5g saturated), 970mg sodium, 2g fiber, and 5g sugar. It's a Wok Smart item and contains peanuts. It's one of the better protein-to-calorie ratios among entrees.

Question 9

What Panda Express item has the most protein?

Accepted Answer

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has the most protein at 36g per serving (6.0 oz) with only 275 calories. This gives it the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu at just 7.6 calories per gram of protein. The second highest is Orange Chicken at 25g protein (but 490 calories).

Question 10

Can I eat keto at Panda Express?

Accepted Answer

While Panda Express is not ideal for strict keto (under 20g net carbs), you can make low-carb choices. A Bowl with Black Pepper Angus Steak (11g carbs) and Super Greens side (10g carbs) totals just 21g carbs and 270 calories. Avoid all rice, noodles, and breaded items. Broccoli Beef (13g carbs) and Mushroom Chicken (10g carbs) are also good options.

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